English 1-1 Speaking & Listening Courses in Hong Kong

How to speak English fluently and clearly

Taking an English course is a great way to learn the language, and is also incredibly beneficial in the world of business. Commerce is now, more than ever, on a global scale, where English is more often than not ta common language used in meetings and getting deals done. You might very well think of an English course as a way to learn the basics of reading and writing, but it is actually much more than that. A big part of learning the language is knowing how to speak it in a way that everyone will understand. There is no point in you understanding what you are saying if no-one else can.

A big part of the problem when it comes to speaking fluently and clearly is getting over the nerves that come with trying to do so. You are not likely to be totally confident at first, worrying that your accent will get in the way of being understood. That is why the first step in learning to speak clearly is to relax and take a deep breath. If you can calm your nerves, you will find that the words you want come more easily, and that all you learned in your English course will remain clear in your mind.

The next thing to think about is the pronunciation of the words that you are speaking. There are many words in the English language that sound quite similar, and they can be very easily confused if you do not use the correct pronunciation. If, for example, you are asked to make a speech at an important meeting, it is important that everyone understand the words and the meaning of what you are trying to convey. Practice can make that happen, as you will be confident in what you are seeing, which is often enough to make the words come out the way they are supposed to.

Another thing to pay attention to is your intonation, which is essentially the way in which your words flow together. If the pitch of your voice rises and falls as you speak, it can be incredibly hard for the listener to follow, even if you are pronouncing every single world correctly. You don’t want to talk in a monotone, but you also don’t want to hit every end of the scale on a single sentence. Try to speak naturally and the intonation will eventually take care of itself.

When you lack confidence in what you are saying, it is natural for your voice to drop until you are almost talking in a whisper. That is not good either, but that, and all of the other aforementioned issues, can be taken care of by attending an English course that covers all aspect of the language, including how to speak it clearly and fluently. Once the course is complete, you should be able to tackle any situation in which you are asked to speak, safe in the knowledge that everyone will understand what you are saying.